Mongolia's President Addresses UNGA 80th Session on Peace, Development, and Human Rights

Mongolia's Commitment to the UN and Global Peace

• 🇲🇳 Mongolia congratulates the President of the General Assembly on the UN's 80th anniversary and reaffirms its commitment to the UN Charter and international law.
• 💡 The nation highlights its historical legacy, referencing the Pax Mongolica as a foundation for modern collective efforts in peace and stability.
• 🤝 Mongolia has been a steadfast supporter of the UN since 1961, contributing to disarmament, non-proliferation, and declaring its territory nuclear-weapon-free.

Contributions to Peacekeeping and Sustainable Development

• peacekeeping operations for over 23 years, deploying over 23,000 personnel and consistently ranking among top troop-contributing countries.
• 📈 Mongolia's implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has reached 66.7%, ranking 14th in the UN multilateralism index.
• 🌍 The country actively advocates for landlocked developing countries, supporting initiatives like the AAZAZA Program of Action.

Environmental Stewardship and Cultural Heritage

• 🌱 Mongolia emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, drawing from ancient traditions of revering the environment.
• 💧 The nation is committed to sharing its cultural heritage and traditional knowledge to build resilience against climate change and combat desertification.
• 🐎 Mongolia proposed and successfully advocated for July 11th to be designated as World Horse Day, recognizing the horse's integral role in human civilization.

Advancing Gender Equality and UN Reform

• 🚺 Mongolia has made significant strides in gender equality, with women now comprising 25% of its parliament and ranking high globally in the Global Gender Gap Report.
• 🤝 The country supports UN reform initiatives, including the UN80 initiative and calls for gender equality in senior leadership positions and the rotation for equality initiative.
• 🌐 Mongolia reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the UN-centered multilateral system and reforming the Security Council for equitable representation.

Vision for a Peaceful Global Future

• 🕊️ The President calls for revitalizing the UN to usher in a lasting world peace, embodying the ideals of the Pax Mongolica.
• 🌍 Mongolia advocates for multi-pillar principles in international relations that honor each nation's history, culture, and development path.
• 🙏 The address concludes with congratulations on the UN's 80th anniversary and a wish for global peace under the eternal blue sky.